Ifeanyi Uba’s police escorts, gunmen in shootout

A shootout has occurred between police officers providing protection for Senator Ifeanyi Uba and some unknown gunmen, at the Nkwo Enugu Ukwu, in Njikoka LGA of Anambra state. Some persons were feared dead in the incident that happened on Sunday.

Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police command’s spokesman, said although details were still sketchy, investigations into the attack had commenced.

“The details are still sketchy. Yes, there was a shooting incident at Enugu-Ukwu involving Senator Ifeanyi Ubah this evening,” he said.

“Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, CP Echeng Echeng personally led police operatives to the scene. The situation is being monitored, further details shall be communicated.”